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It is reported that the 2-0 defeat to Swansea in the Premier League a fortnight earlier - just days after he received a vote of confidence - was the final straw.

The Daily Mail report that owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and his son, vice-chairman Aiyawatt, decided against travelling back from Spain with the team.

Ranieri is said to have soon realised why and was expecting the news upon his return to England.

Weather problems caused by Storm Doris are said to have made for a bumpy landing and when the plane's cargo hold wouldn't open, the team waited at the hotel nearby.

Ranieri was sacked just months after lifting the Premier League trophy (Image: Getty)

It was there that Ranieri was allegedly told by director of football Jon Rudkin that he was being removed from his position.

Ranieri is ready to receive a £3million pay-off after being axed just six months into a new four-year contract.

The sacking comes nine months after the Italian defied 5000/1 odds to guide the Foxes to a shock title success.

Ranieri was rewarded with a bumper new double-your-money deal in August that earned him £3m-a-year, and Mirror Sport understands the 65-year-old is in line to receive 12 months' money as part of his severance package.

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Ranieri said: “Yesterday my dream died. After the euphoria of last season and being crowned Premier League Champions all I dreamt of was staying with Leicester City, the Club I love, for always. Sadly this was not to be.

“I wish to thank my wife Rosanna and all my family for their never ending support during my time at Leicester. My thanks go to Paolo and Andrea who accompanied me on this wonderful journey.

“Mostly I have to thank Leicester City Football Club. The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever. Thank you to all the journalists and the media who came with us and enjoyed reporting on the greatest story in football.

“My heartfelt thanks to everybody at the Club, all the players, the staff, everybody who was there and was part of what we achieved.

“But mostly to the supporters. You took me into your hearts from day one and loved me. I love you too. No one can ever take away what we together have achieved, and I hope you think about it and smile every day the way I always will.

“It was a time of wonderfulness and happiness that I will never forget. It's been a pleasure and an honour to be a Champion with all of you.”